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Michigan’s Linebacker Room Rediscovered Its Edge — and Its Future

71F2D47D-A8FB-4317-A6CB-CDB07466C09Aby: Trevor McCue10/23/25TrevorMcCue
NCAA Football: Washington at Michigan
Oct 18, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Cole Sullivan (23) and linebacker Ernest Hausmann (15) celebrates in the first half against the Washington Huskies at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

If Michigan’s win over Washington felt like a turning point for the Wolverines’ defense, it’s because it was. After an uncharacteristic performance in the loss to USC, the linebackers responded with one of their most disciplined, physical outings of the season.

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